Trains tickets from Chicago to Salinas, US

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from US$346
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 18 August at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 August at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: 17 August at
    Destination city: Salinas
    Destination location: Amtrak
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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US$504
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Salinas, US was searched and found on 14 Aug 2025 with a price of US$504

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Salinas, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$504 to US$934 for a train ticket from Chicago to Salinas, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$504, which is on 2025-08-14.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Salinas, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Salinas compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Salinas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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